Pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP) is an indirect measurement of left atrial pressure obtained by inflating the balloon on the Swan-Ganz catheter and wedging it into a small branch of the pulmonary artery. PAWP serves as an indicator of left ventricular preload and helps assess fluid status.
What is pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP)?
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